03-09-11: Rodman99999
paperweight- Who was it that admitted they don't know what they are talking about? Certainly NOT ME! I've probably forgotten more about audio gear, than you will ever know. I've been building, modding and repairing pro and home equipment for over thirty years(the better part of that time: professionally). NOR did I say, "the manufacturer says." What is TRULY, "ridiculous", is your lack of comprehension skills. My reason for leaving SS gear on, is the sound quality(which is everything to me), rather than longevity. Everything simply sounds better that way.
if you can't explain why the equipment needs to operate 24/7 to "sound better" then you don't know what you are talking about, regardless of any claims that you might make. things don't happen by magic, so if what you are stating is true, then there must be some reason. on the other hand, if the reason is a purely subjective one, as you have advanced, then it is pretty much discussion over...i mean, if you subjectively believe in the tooth fairy, then that's just what you believe. |
03-09-11: Audiofeil
>>03-09-11: Sebrof
I think people give way to(sp) much credence(sp) to what the manufacturers say<<
Good point.
It would be silly to think the manufacturers know more about their products than you.
Never said I new more, I just said they're is little reason for the manufacturer to do the test so in most cases they do not, and that their are other reasons for releasing statements two customers then what mite look at face value. |
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NOR did I say, "I can't explain why." There are numerous reasons. ie: It takes some time for the dielectrics within capacitors to fully form/absorb their charge, once they have been discharged(http://www.designers-guide.org/Modeling/da.pdf), and they WILL NOT sound the same, before and after. The better the dielectric(ie: Teflon, polypropylene, polystyrene), the longer that process takes. Regardless of what facts are presented; those of you that are concrete(thoroughly mixed up, and completely set) in your beliefs, will NEVER be convinced! Why bother trying? Tooth Fairy? One thing of which I AM now fully convinced: YOU are King of Unfounded Assumptions(especially regarding others, their knowledge, experience and capabilities. |
03-09-11: Rodman99999
NOR did I say, "I can't explain why." There are numerous reasons. ie: It takes some time for the dielectrics within capacitors to fully form/absorb their charge, once they have been discharged(www.designers-guide), and they WILL NOT sound the same, before and after. The better the dielectric(ie: Teflon, polypropylene, polystyrene), the longer that process takes. Regardless of what facts are presented; those of you that are concrete(thoroughly mixed up, and completely set) in your beliefs, will NEVER be convinced! Why bother trying? Tooth Fairy? One thing of which I AM now fully convinced: YOU are King of Unfounded Assumptions(especially regarding others, their knowledge, experience and capabilities.
the article that you cited about dielectric absorption was quite interesting and all, but did you actually read the article before you cited it? as interesting as it is, i don't see how it is of any relevance to this topic. the reason why the author was concerned about dielectric absorption was for its effect in sample and hold circuits. i can see how that would be relevant to someone designing a high-speed sample and hold circuit, but i don't see how it is relevant to audio equipment [for example, the article refers to a capacitance model that has a frequency pole in the 20MHz frequency range]. nor, for that matter, is there any suggestion in the article that dielectric absorption has anything to do with powering on/off equipment. am i convinced by your arguments? no, i'm not. i don't know what you know, but from my perspective, your use of grammatical histrionics in your postings makes me suspicious that you are trying to rely upon histrionics in lieu of substance. i don't find that kind of "I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!" argumentation to be very persuasive; i'm much more likely to believe a well reasoned argument (one that sets forth a logical basis for the conclusion) instead. |
